Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. First published in 16th century england, this literary and theological masterpiece is the primary liturgical prayer book of the episcopal church in the united. The book of common prayer is still a big deal alan jacobs explains why the nearly 500yearold anglican prayer book retains its influence, and why it. Later editions were 1794, 1802, 1810, 1819, 1839, 1845, 1846, 1848, 1849, 1852, 1853, 1867, 1871, and 1890. A rational illustration of the book of common prayer by charles wheatly 1846. New york bible and common prayer book society, 1848. The book of common prayer has shaped english spirituality for nearly 450 years. Book of common prayer, laid it down as a rule, that the particular forms of divine worship, and the rites and ceremonies appointed to be used therein, being things in their own nature indifferent, and alterable. Charles wheatly 16861742 was an english clergyman, known for writings on the book of common prayer. Book of common prayer bcp is the short title of a number of related prayer books used in the anglican communion, as well as by other christian churches. Online database driven book of common prayer, founded in 2006. The book of common prayer contains a section with special prayers for rain, for fair weather, for protection against dearth and famine, for salvation from war and tumults. The book of common prayer is one of the major works of english.
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